SERAINA TELLI releases her new single ‘Let It All Out (acoustic version)’. The original version of the song is part of the #1 studio album ‘Green’ which was released in October last year on Metalville.
Seraina Telli about the new version: “Let It All Out” is about everything we keep trapped inside for too long. Anger. Fear. Doubt. Pain. But also hope.
This acoustic version — just me and my guitar — brings the song back to its emotional core. Raw, honest and unfiltered.
Maybe you need this song just as much as I needed it when I wrote it.”
SERAINA TELLI is a true musical chameleon, combining powerful vocal skills with a unique, fearless, and refreshing approach to songwriting. With her vibrant poppy and punky rock sound, she never beats around the bush – her music goes straight to the heart. Seraina creates songs that are bold, emotional, and authentic, resonating deeply with her growing audiences around the world.
“GREEN OVER EUROPE 2026” TOUR DATES
04.09 Bochum 05.09 Frankfurt 06.09 Düsseldorf 08.09 Hamburg 09.09 Berlin 11.09 Leipzig 26.09 Baden 03.10 Winistorf 06.10 Edinburgh 07.10 Newcastle 08.10 Sheffield 09.10 Bradford 12.10 Nottingham 13.10 Milton Keynes 14.10 Bridgwater 15.10 London 18.11 Zamora 19.11 Madrid 20.11 Puertollano 21.11 Murcia 22.11 Tarragona more dates to come…
French dreamgaze and atmospheric post metal duo Cløudy Skies unveil “Lights Of The Night”, the second single taken from their forthcoming album Bury Me Beneath The Stars, due for release on October 16 via Argonauta Records on CD, vinyl and digital formats.
Accompanied by a striking new music video, Lights Of The Night further explores the immersive world hinted at by the first single Depth Spell. The song features a special guest appearance by Keijo Niinimaa, vocalist of Finnish grindcore legends Rotten Sound, whose raw and uncompromising performance intensifies the track’s emotional impact while adding a new dimension to Cløudy Skies’ atmospheric sound.
Set for release this autumn, Bury Me Beneath The Stars sees Cløudy Skies refining the sonic identity established on their debut while reaching new emotional and dynamic depths. The album blends crushing post metal, dreamgaze textures, shoegaze atmospheres and cinematic post rock into a cohesive body of work where tension, melody and weight coexist in perfect balance.
Alongside Keijo Niinimaa, the album also features guest vocals by Chris Richard of French blackgaze act Nature Morte, broadening its expressive range. The visual identity of Bury Me Beneath The Stars is completed by “The Levity of Summer”, a photograph by American artist Samantha Muljat, whose intimate and contemplative imagery perfectly reflects the album’s atmosphere of solitude, melancholy and suspended beauty.
The band says:
“We’re genuinely happy to be working once again with Argonauta Records. This collaboration feels natural, like returning to a place where our music is truly understood and given the space it needs to breathe, mutate, and darken.
On Bury Me Beneath The Stars, we pushed the work on composition and arrangements to an extreme. Every detail was questioned, stretched, dismantled. Hours were spent testing clean tones, stacking effect pedals, sculpting textures, searching for the right grain of distortion, not for excess, but to find the exact point where emotion becomes physical.
We don’t write songs to fit a genre. We chase that fragile zone where beauty and threat collapse into the same movement, where sound feels like immersion rather than progression. This album isn’t built to unfold gently. It transforms, shedding skin as it goes. If it feels like floating and sinking at the same time, then it’s doing what it was meant to do.”
With Bury Me Beneath The Stars, Cløudy Skies continue to blur the boundaries between post metal, shoegaze and dreamgaze, crafting a record driven as much by atmosphere as by sheer sonic weight. Rich in texture, emotion and cinematic scope, the album stands as the duo’s most mature and compelling work to date.
Tracklist
Fluffy Darkness
Depth Spell
Living Inside A Dream
Lights Of The Night (feat. Keijo Niinimaa)
Bury Me Beneath The Stars (feat. Chris Richard)
Birdsong
A Room For Dreams *Bonus Track CD Only
For fans of: Deafheaven, Alcest, Cult of Luna, Sólstafir, Ulver.
“Horizon” marked more than just a new single for VALHALORE. As the band’s first new music since 2019, it signaled the beginning of a new chapter – one that led to release of Beyond The Stars through a record deal with Reigning Phoenix Music / ROAR, national and international touring, and a growing presence on the global metal stage.
Now, the band returns to the song that started it all, reimagining it in an intimate acoustic form that reveals the heart of the music in a completely new light. Trading towering riffs, epic orchestras and thunderous drums for warm acoustic instrumentation, sweeping melodies and an intimate atmosphere, “Horizon – Acoustic” reveals the emotional heart of one of VALHALORE‘s most beloved songs. More than a stripped-back version, it is a complete reimagining that allows the story, melody and emotion of the track to unfold in an entirely new light.
The result is a dreamlike interpretation that shines a spotlight on the song’s message of hope, reflection and appreciating life’s fleeting moments, while retaining the uplifting spirit that first connected with listeners around the world.
Speaking about the release, the band share: “Since its conception, Horizon has always been a very special song for us. It’s a song about a hopeful future, the beauty found in life’s simplest moments, and appreciating what we have before it fades. Reimagining this track in a way that lets its beauty breathe, while allowing the lyrics to shine – almost like a lullaby – felt like a natural step. We’re incredibly proud of this new rendition and can’t wait to share it with the world.”
For longtime fans, the acoustic rendition offers a fresh perspective on a song that marked a defining chapter in VALHALORE‘s story. For new listeners, it provides an inviting introduction to the songwriting at the heart of the band’s distinctive blend of melodic folk and metal. “Horizon – Acoustic” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Finland-based synthwave metal project Magnetar has released its new single, “The Fading,” a modern metal/rock track that combines crushing guitars, cinematic synths and an anthemic chorus with radio-friendly songwriting.
–Composed by Panu Lehtoniemi, Juha Tretjakov –Lyrics by Juha Tretjakov –Arranged, produced, mixed & mastered by Panu Lehtoniemi –ISRC: QT6EE2685468 –Single cover by Juha Tretjakov
Founded by producer and instrumentalist Panu Lehtoniemi together with vocalist and lyricist Juha Tretjakov (Pressure Points, ex-Vansidian), Magnetar delivers a polished independent production. Every aspect of the release—from songwriting and production to mixing and mastering—was completed in-house.
“The Fading” explores themes of letting go, moving forward and embracing life’s constant change, balancing emotional depth with powerful hooks and modern production.
Fans of Nothing More, Bad Omens and Dayseeker will recognize familiar influences while discovering a fresh Nordic take on modern metal/rock.
BIOGRAPHY:
Formed in Tampere, Finland in 2025, Magnetar is a forward-thinking synthwave metal project driven by producer Panu Lehtoniemi and vocalist Juha Tretjakov. The band explores the intersection of heavy music and retro-futuristic electronic soundscapes, crafting tracks that feel equally at home in alt metal/rock playlists and cinematic digital environments.
With a fully self-produced workflow, Magnetar maintains complete creative control—from composition to final master—resulting in a polished, modern sound that competes with international releases. Their music is characterized by driving rhythms, expansive synth layers, and emotionally charged vocal performances.
Magnetar’s debut release Product Zero marks the beginning of a project focused on consistent output, strong visual identity, and playlist-driven growth in the global alternative and electronic metal scenes.
Line-up: Juha Tretjakov – Vocals Panu Lehtoniemi – Guitar, keyboards, bass & drum programming Olli Tasala (Every Green In May) – Guest guitar solo
Gåte are one of the most distinct bands to come out of Norway. The band have topped the Norwegian charts, won a Norwegian Grammy and represented Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Now, they are expanding their groundbreaking mix of Nordic folk and modern rock on their upcoming new album Sigil.
Today, Gåte are releasing “Strandvaskar” as the second advanced single from Sigil. With Hardanger fiddle and mystical electronics, the song pulls from the Norwegian superstition that a body washed ashore must be given a proper burial, lest the sea return to reclaim what it’s lost.
Sigil is Gåte’s most ambitious album yet. The album recounts ancient legend and folk narratives to ask what survives once illusion falls away.
“Strandvaskar” names the drowned rather than the finder. The song stages a quiet, unresolved dialogue between the two: a voice with no sound that speaks, eyes that flicker and slowly fill with blue as the sea reclaims its own. The narrator is pulled toward the dead and pulls back, not from horror but fear, letting go rather than being able to hold on.
Gåte’s upcoming fall tour will bring the bandto nine cities across Norway, plus one date in Istanbul, Turkey. During this ten date run, they will perform new songs from Sigil, along with fan favorites from their celebrated discography.
Gåte Concerts 2026
October 23 – Trondheim, Norway @ Havet [TICKETS] October 30 – Drammen, Norway @ Union [TICKETS] October 31 – Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene [TICKETS] November 5 – Haugesund, Norway @ Høvleriet [TICKETS] November 6 – Stavanger, Norway @ Folken [TICKETS] November 7 – Bergen, Norway @ Verftet [TICKETS] November 12 – Skien, Norway @ Parkbiografen [TICKETS] November 13 – Moss, Norway @ Verket Scene [TICKETS] November 14 – Hamar, Norway @ Festiviteten [TICKETS] November 21 – Istanbul, Turkey @ IF Performance [TICKETS]
Rooted in the intersection of Nordic folk tradition and contemporary rock, GÅTE have spent over two decades developing a sound that feels both ancient and fiercely present. Drawing on centuries-old ballads, oral traditions, and traditional vocal forms, the band transform these sources into music that is physical, emotionally direct and unmistakably their own.
Emerging in the early 2000s, GÅTE quickly became one of Norway’s most distinctive bands for their groundbreaking mix of Nordic folk tradition and modern rock. In 2002, their debut album, Jygri, entered at #1 on the Norwegian Albums chart and won them the Spellemann Award (Norwegian Grammy) for Best Newcomer.
“GÅTE have been drawing from traditional music and transforming it with modern means into something new right from their beginning”, Metal Hammer writes.
After two studio albums, three EPs and one live album, GÅTE took a twelve-year hiatus before returning to critical acclaim and sold-out performances with 2017’s Svevn. Following their folk-leaning LP Nord in 2021, the band went on to represent Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with a contemporary re-imagining of “Ulveham”, a traditional Norwegian ballad. In 2025, they toured throughout Europe with Leprous.
Rather than treat tradition as a fixed reference, GÅTE approach it as a living force. Old material is not preserved for its own sake, but reworked and recontextualized, allowing it to resonate with contemporary urgency and relevance.
“Our music comes from a place where tradition is not something fixed, but something alive” the band says. “We draw from old sources because they still speak to us, and because they allow us to express something honest and human today.”
GÅTE have now completed their sixth studio album, which will be released on the band’s new label home Season of Mist. While the band has focused primarily on Norway in the past, signing with the international label reflects both the growing interest they have received from around the world and their desire to reach a wider audience.
During the fall of 2026, GÅTE will perform the album’s lead single “Sannsiger” and other new songs during a headline tour of Norway and one date in Istanbul, Turkey. Their concerts are well-known for being immersive and intense, balancing raw energy with a ritual-like focus that has earned them a glowing and growing reputation beyond the Nordic region.
Production Credits: Recorded at MagnuStudio; Øra Studio. Produced by Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt & Magnus Børmark. Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios.
Guest Musicians: Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt — Synths, Programming, Sounds, Guitar, Backing Vocals Maria Franz — Guest Vocals on “Sannsiger” Olav Luksengård Mjelva — Hardanger Fiddle on “Bergteken”, “Oskorsreia”, “Strandvaskar”, “Songen”, “Aude” John Stenersen — Hurdy-Gurdy on “Mi Jord” Knut Anders Vestad — Concert Grand Piano on “Jostedalsrypa” Marit Aspås — Cello on “Jostedalsrypa” Sylvelin Sundli — Upright Piano on “Bòd frå djupet”
Cover Art: Martine Solstad Larsen (Sigil Artist); Martin Kvamme (Cover Art and Design).
Rising Nashville symphonic power metal group Valkyrie’s Fire has officially released their captivating new music video for “Cascade,” bringing the majestic transition of the night sky into vivid focus. Directed by the team at ProMotion LLC and shot at Precision Dynamics International in Franklin, Tennessee, the visual spectacle serves as a cinematic vessel for the band’s latest single.
The video highlights the ethereal beauty of the cosmos through a carefully calibrated visual production. This is the second single & music video taken from their upcoming full-length album Out of Darkness which will be released on September 18, 2026 via Eclipse Records.
Lyrically and visually, “Cascade” centers on the simple yet profound act of stargazing on a clear evening, tracking the moment dark skies reveal the timeless brilliance of outer space. Rather than building a complex narrative arc, ProMotion LLC and the band chose a clean, performance-driven concept that allows the cosmic imagery to reflect the mood of the music.
Frontwoman Bettie Floyd emphasizes “the all-black wardrobe serves as a deliberate visual anchor, letting the brilliant hues of the cosmos take center stage without cluttering the screen.” Co-vocalist Adam Sanders notes “the production deliberately offers viewers a serene visual escape from daily noise, encouraging fans to pause and immerse themselves in cosmic splendor alongside the band’s soaring melodies.”
Valkyrie’s Fire, a symphonic power metal sextet from Nashville, TN, is set to redefine the American landscape of the genre with their debut full-length album, Out of Darkness. Scheduled for release on September 18, 2026, through Eclipse Records, the album serves as a sophisticated evolution of the band’s melodic foundations. Produced and engineered by Joey Grimaldi, the record boasts a polished, sonic profile that equals the European giants of the genre. The visual identity of the project is equally prestigious, featuring cover art by the legendary Jan Yrlund, whose portfolio includes iconic designs for Battle Beast, Manowar and Delain. A central pillar of the album is the towering track “Burning Sky”, which features a guest appearance by Mikael Sehlin of Amaranthe. Sehlin, who also lent his expertise to the mastering of the album, provides a gritty vocal contrast to the soaring symphonic arrangements. The song explores the harrowing endurance of the human spirit through historical and biblical lenses. While Burning Sky offers aggressive intensity, “Cascade” invites the listener into a more atmospheric experience. The song depicts the transition from dusk to night, focusing on the clarity of the cosmos as constellations emerge from the gloom. Conversely, “Evermore” takes inspiration from the melancholic works of Edgar Allan Poe. Unlike the traditional gloom associated with The Raven, Valkyrie’s Fire reinterprets the narrative as a journey through grief toward a place of hope. Out of Darkness positions Valkyrie’s Fire as a formidable contemporary to bands like Epica, Within Temptation and Nightwish. By blending the grandiosity of European symphonic metal with the sharp production values of the modern Nashville metal scene, the band has created a debut that feels both timeless and urgent. Out of Darkness by Valkyrie’s Fire will be released on September 18, 2026 via Eclipse Records.
Coverart by Jan Yrlund
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Out of Darkness track listing 01. In Spirit, In Shadow 02. Evermore 03. Valkyrie’s Fire 04. Cascade 05. Burning Sky (featuring Mikael Sehlin of Amaranthe) 06. Shattered 07. I See the Angels Fly 08. Skylark 09. Labyrinth 10. Bone and Thorn 11. Dark Moon 12. Nocturne 13. I Will Rise Again
About Valkyrie’s Fire Nashville’s Valkyrie’s Fire bridges European grandiosity and American grit into a definitive symphonic power metal sound. Blending dual-vocal harmonies, heavy instrumentation, and orchestral depth, the award-winning band draws comparisons to Nightwish and Epica. Following their debut EP Ascension in 2024 (Eclipse Records), they now drop their 13-track full-length album Out of Darkness, a monumental journey through grief, history, and cosmic beauty. Valkyrie’s Fire is Bettie Floyd (vocals), Adam Sanders (vocals), Joey Grimaldi (guitar), Ryan Metroka (drums), Dave Hale (bass), Salem Belladonna (keys, cello).
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